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Series

HomePod mini3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026Apple calls it the newest addition to the HomePod family.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2374, MY5H2LL/A, MY5G2LL/A, MJ2E3LL/A, MJ2D3LL/A, MJ2C3LL/A, MTJT3LL/A5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/homepod/specs/apple-homepod-mini-smart-speaker-a2374-specs.htmlRead 21 October 2026EveryMac: Apple model A2374 (EMC 3506). Order numbers MY5H2LL/A white, MY5G2LL/A Space Gray, MJ2E3LL/A yellow, MJ2D3LL/A orange, MJ2C3LL/A blue and MTJT3LL/A Midnight.11Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A2374Read 21 October 2026Product code A2374 is the Apple model number.

E10G1US1BLK, E10G1US1, S391Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Store page data: SKU E10G1US1BLK Black and E10G1US1 White. S39 is the regulatory model number in the Sonos EU declaration of conformity.5Regulatory filingsonos.com/pdfs/conformity/era-100-it.pdfRead 11 October 2026EU declaration of conformity dated 7 March 2023: product ERA 100, model number S39.

GTIN / EAN

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840136805830, 8401368058231Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026GTIN-13 in the store page data: 840136805830 for E10G1US1BLK Black and 840136805823 for E10G1US1 White.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

13 October 20203Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026Press release dated October 13, 2020.

7 March 20234Press releaseen.community.sonos.com/product-updates/introducing-era-100-6880780Read 11 October 2026Sonos staff post of March 7, 2023: Era 100 pre-order today, global availability from March 28, 2023.

Status

Discontinued5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/homepod/specs/apple-homepod-mini-smart-speaker-a2374-specs.htmlRead 21 October 2026EveryMac lists a discontinued date of October 13, 2026, the day the mini 2 was announced. Apple's store now sells only the mini 2.6Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026MacRumors comparison table lists the 2020 HomePod mini as discontinued, initially $99 and later $129.

Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Offered for sale on the maker store in October 2026.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple HomePod mini 26Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026The HomePod mini 2 follows the original HomePod mini.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026Available in white and space gray for $99 (US). US prices exclude sales tax.

$2493Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/era-100/era100factsheet.pdfRead 11 October 2026USD $249 / GBP 249 / EUR 279 / AUD $399. Prices exclude US sales tax.4Press releaseen.community.sonos.com/product-updates/introducing-era-100-6880780Read 11 October 2026$249 USD.9Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-era-100Read 11 October 2026Review: cost 249 GBP / $249 / 279 EUR / AU$399 when it launched on 28th March.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€96.54Press articleifun.de/apple-stellt-den-homepod-mini-vor-160825Read 21 October 2026German launch report: orderable from November 6 at 96,50 Euro, delivered from November 16. A reader comment says the price is gross. Germany had a temporary lower VAT rate in late 2020. The French price was 99 EUR, so the German price is stored.5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/homepod/specs/apple-homepod-mini-smart-speaker-a2374-specs.htmlRead 21 October 2026EveryMac global original prices: EUR 96,50 in Germany and EUR 99 in France, Ireland and Italy.

€2793Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/era-100/era100factsheet.pdfRead 11 October 2026EUR 279 launch price, tax as published for the EU.4Press releaseen.community.sonos.com/product-updates/introducing-era-100-6880780Read 11 October 2026249 GBP, 279 EUR, 399 AUD alongside the USD price.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026Order in the US, Germany and other countries. The stored markets match the USD and EUR prices.4Press articleifun.de/apple-stellt-den-homepod-mini-vor-160825Read 21 October 2026German price and sale.

US3Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/era-100/era100factsheet.pdfRead 11 October 2026Available from March 28, 2023 in the United States and many other countries. The stored market is the US, which matches the USD launch price.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White, Space Gray, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Midnight1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Finish picker: White, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Space Gray, Midnight. White and Space Gray were the launch colors. Blue, Orange and Yellow came in October 2021. Midnight replaced Space Gray in July 2024 (EveryMac).3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026White and space gray at launch.5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/homepod/specs/apple-homepod-mini-smart-speaker-a2374-specs.htmlRead 21 October 2026White and Space Gray at launch. Yellow, orange and blue added on October 18, 2021. Midnight replaced Space Gray on July 15, 2024.6Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026Table: white, midnight, blue, yellow and orange, and previously space gray.

Black, White1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Tech specs: Black, White. Finish matte.

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Home3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026Apple sells it as a smart speaker for the home. It runs from a power adapter and has no battery, so it is a home speaker.

Home1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Sonos lists the Era 100 as a home speaker with mains power, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It is not a portable speaker.

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Mono12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/use-homepod-with-apple-tv-4k-apdd878f126c/homepodRead 21 October 2026Use HomePod with Apple TV 4K: with HomePod mini you can enjoy sound formats rendered in mono or stereo.

Stereo1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Two angled tweeters create stereo separation. This is stereo from one speaker. Pairing two speakers is separate.

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

AApple HomePod mini

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Full-range driver	1	57.15

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Audio Technology: full-range driver and dual passive radiators. Driver size and power are not published by Apple. The diameter comes from iFixit.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026An Apple-engineered full-range driver powered by a neodymium magnet.7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/HomePod_MiniRead 21 October 2026iFixit device page: a 2.25 inch down-firing driver with a custom waveguide and dual passive radiators. The diameter is the exact metric conversion of 2.25 inches.8Measurementdxomark.com/apple-homepod-mini-speaker-review-good-for-its-tiny-sizeRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: full-range driver and dual passive radiators.

BSonos Era 100

Driver type	Count
Tweeter	2
Midwoofer	1

Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Tech specs: two angled tweeters and one midwoofer, powered by three Class-D amplifiers. Driver sizes are not published by the maker. No power rating is published.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Audio Technology: dual passive radiators.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026A pair of force-cancelling passive radiators.8Measurementdxomark.com/apple-homepod-mini-speaker-review-good-for-its-tiny-sizeRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: dual passive radiators.

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Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

No9Reviewmacworld.com/article/234895/homepod-mini-review.htmlRead 21 October 2026Macworld review of December 2, 2020: Apple still does not offer a proper equalizer for the HomePod, so you are stuck with the sound.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Adjustable EQ: use the Sonos app to adjust bass, treble and loudness.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/era100Read 11 October 2026Specifications: adjustable EQ for bass, treble and loudness in the Sonos app.

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

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21Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Bass and treble are two adjustable bands. Loudness is a switch and is not counted as a band.

Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

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Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Trueplay software measures the acoustics of the room with the speaker microphones and fine-tunes the EQ. Needs an iOS or Android device and the microphone switch on.

Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Audio Technology: stereo pair capable. Footnote: a pair needs two of the same model, such as two HomePod mini.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026By placing two HomePod mini speakers in a single room, a stereo pair can be created.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026The store page offers pairing two Era 100 speakers in the same room for stereo sound.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/era100Read 11 October 2026Specifications: stereo pair turns two speakers into separate left and right channel speakers.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

AirPlay multiroom audio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Audio Technology: multiroom audio with AirPlay. Footnote: needs multiple HomePod speakers or AirPlay-compatible speakers. No maximum group size is published.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026Multiple HomePod mini speakers work together to stream to multiple rooms, in sync.

Sonos Wi-Fi grouping1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Controls and the page copy let you group or ungroup Sonos products and add more Sonos speakers around the home. Grouping runs over Wi-Fi in the Sonos system. No maximum group size is published for this speaker.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

No10Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/apple/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Public headline row: Bluetooth No. RTINGS tested the Space Gray variant.

Yes9Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-era-100Read 11 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Wireless: Bluetooth 5.0.6Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026Table: Bluetooth 5.0 for the original.

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Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

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SBC, AAC9Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-era-100Read 11 October 2026Review spec and text: the standard AAC and SBC codecs are supported. The same review states Bluetooth 5.0, which conflicts with the current maker pages stating 5.3, so no Bluetooth version is stored.

Bluetooth profiles

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Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

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Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

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Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

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Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Wireless: 802.11n Wi-Fi.10Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/apple/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Public headline row: Wi-Fi Yes.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Tech specs: compatible with WiFi 6, connects to 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz routers.

Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

802.11n1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Wireless: 802.11n Wi-Fi. No other standard is named.6Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026Table: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) for the original.8Measurementdxomark.com/apple-homepod-mini-speaker-review-good-for-its-tiny-sizeRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: 802.11n Wi-Fi.

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Tech specs: any 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz broadcast-capable router.

Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

AirPlay 21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Apple writes AirPlay and lists AirPlay as the way to share other content from iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV or Mac. Stored as AirPlay 2 by catalog rule.8Measurementdxomark.com/apple-homepod-mini-speaker-review-good-for-its-tiny-sizeRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK test conditions: communication protocols AirPlay 2 and Apple TV. Firmware 14.2.

AirPlay 21Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Apple AirPlay 2 works on Apple devices with iOS 11.4 and higher. Sonos app streaming is separate.

USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

No8Measurementdxomark.com/apple-homepod-mini-speaker-review-good-for-its-tiny-sizeRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: inputs are wireless only, over 802.11n Wi-Fi.

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USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

AApple HomePod mini

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BSonos Era 100

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Connection for the optional Sonos Line-In Adapter or Sonos Combo Adapter, sold separately
AC power	1	Mains power input

Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Tech specs: one USB-C port for the Sonos Line-In Adapter or the Sonos Combo Adapter for Ethernet, both sold separately. Voltage 100-240V 50/60Hz internal power supply with a 6 ft (2 m) power cable. iFixit lists a power socket.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026Siri can make and answer phone calls through a paired iPhone.10Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/apple/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Public headline row: Speakerphone Yes.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026No phone call feature is listed. The microphone array serves voice control and Trueplay.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Audio Technology lists a four-microphone design for far-field Siri. No other assistant is named.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026Siri is the assistant. No other assistant is named.

Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Works with Sonos Voice Control and Amazon Alexa. Availability varies by language and country. Siri control runs on an Apple device through AirPlay and the Home app and is not built in.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/era100Read 11 October 2026Specifications: integrated voice control, works with Amazon Alexa and Sonos Voice Control. The microphone switch turns off all microphones.

Controls

Tap the top to play or pause, Double-tap the top to skip, Triple-tap the top to skip back, Touch and hold the top for Siri, Tap or hold the plus and minus buttons for volume1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Touch Controls: tap for play or pause, double-tap to skip, triple-tap to skip back, touch and hold for Siri, tap or hold plus or minus for volume.13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/use-touch-controls-apd7ba1aa325/homepodRead 21 October 2026Touch controls on top: touch and hold for Siri, tap or hold plus and minus for volume, tap to pause and resume, double-tap for next track, triple-tap for previous track.

Capacitive touch controls for play, pause, skip, replay, volume, voice assistant mute and grouping, Bluetooth pairing button, Microphone switch1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Capacitive touch controls to play, pause, skip, replay, adjust the volume, mute the voice assistant and group or ungroup Sonos products. A Bluetooth button and a microphone switch on the back.

Companion app

Home14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/change-settings-apde6dc8093d/homepodRead 21 October 2026HomePod settings are changed in the Home app.

Sonos7Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 11 October 2026The Sonos app sets up and controls Era 100.

App platforms

iOS, iPadOS14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/change-settings-apde6dc8093d/homepodRead 21 October 2026The guide names the Home app on iPhone or iPad. Apple's tech specs require an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad with the latest iOS or iPadOS.

iOS, Android7Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 11 October 2026An iOS or Android device is required to set up a new Sonos system or add products. The app also supports Fire OS.

User firmware updates

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/change-settings-apde6dc8093d/homepodRead 21 October 2026The owner can turn automatic HomePod software updates on or off in the Home app. Updates install through the Home app and the iPhone or iPad Settings.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/release-notes-sonos-system-updatesRead 11 October 2026System update release notes list Era 100 firmware versions. Updates install through the Sonos app and system, not by the user from a file.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

Yes16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 21 October 2026A home hub is needed to add Matter accessories to the Home app. HomePod mini and HomePod become home hubs when set up.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Wireless: Thread networking technology. Footnote: Thread accessories need a Thread-enabled home hub, such as Apple TV 4K, HomePod (2nd generation), HomePod mini or a third-party Thread border router.16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 21 October 2026Thread-enabled Matter accessories need a Thread-enabled home hub, such as HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

No9Reviewmacworld.com/article/234895/homepod-mini-review.htmlRead 21 October 2026The review wishes for a battery and says the HomePod mini is not a portable speaker.10Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/apple/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Public headline row: Battery Powered No.15Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/important-safety-information-apd3e7fff0eb/homepodRead 21 October 2026Power section for HomePod mini: power it with the included USB power adapter rated 20 W (9 V, 2.22 A). It has no on/off switch and is disconnected by unplugging the adapter.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Power source: nearby electrical outlet. The speaker has no battery.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/era100Read 11 October 2026Specifications list an auto-switching 100-240V AC universal input and no battery. The guide also states Bluetooth 5.3, 2.2 kg and a 1.4 GHz CPU. These conflict with the launch factsheet and the store page, so they are not stored.

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

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Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

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User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

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Quick charge duration

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

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Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

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Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

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Floats

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Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width97.9Height84.3Depth97.9mm(3.9 × 3.3 × 3.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Size and weight: 3.3 inches high (84.3 mm) and 3.9 inches wide (97.9 mm). The speaker is round, so the width is the diameter and the depth is stored as the same value. Apple says size and weight vary by manufacturing process.5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/homepod/specs/apple-homepod-mini-smart-speaker-a2374-specs.htmlRead 21 October 2026EveryMac: the HomePod mini is spherical, 3.3 inches tall and 3.9 inches wide (84.3 mm by 97.9 mm).7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/HomePod_MiniRead 21 October 2026iFixit: 3.3 inches (84.3 mm) by 3.9 inches (97.9 mm), roughly spherical enclosure.8Measurementdxomark.com/apple-homepod-mini-speaker-review-good-for-its-tiny-sizeRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: spherical, 84.3 mm high by 97.9 mm wide. A sphere has the same depth as width.

Width120Height182.5Depth130.5mm(4.7 × 7.2 × 5.1 in)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Height 7.19 in (182.5 mm), width 4.72 in (120 mm), depth 5.14 in (130.5 mm). Tech specs list the speaker without the optional stand.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

345g(12.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Weight: 0.76 pound (345 grams). The mini 2 weighs 335 grams.5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/homepod/specs/apple-homepod-mini-smart-speaker-a2374-specs.htmlRead 21 October 2026EveryMac: 0.76 lbs (345 g).6Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026Table: 0.76 pound (345 grams) for the original.7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/HomePod_MiniRead 21 October 2026iFixit: 0.76 lbs (345 g).8Measurementdxomark.com/apple-homepod-mini-speaker-review-good-for-its-tiny-sizeRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: 345 grams.

2,020g(4.5 lb)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Page states 4.45 lbs (2.02 kg), stored as 2020 g. The Sonos user guide states 4.85 lb / 2.2 kg, which conflicts. The 2023 factsheet, iFixit, TechRadar and What Hi-Fi all give 2.02 kg.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/era-100/era100factsheet.pdfRead 11 October 2026Details: 4.44 lb (2.02 kg).

Body materials

Acoustically transparent mesh fabric1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Audio Technology: acoustically transparent fabric. The 2020 environmental report says the mesh fabric is more than 90 percent recycled plastic.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026The seamless mesh fabric is made with more than 90 percent recycled plastic.17Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/homepod/HomePod_mini_PER_Oct2020.pdfRead 21 October 2026Product Environmental Report, introduced October 13, 2020: the mesh fabric covering HomePod mini is made with more than 90 percent recycled plastic.

Post-consumer recycled plastic1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Made with 48% recycled plastic. The launch factsheet says post consumer recycled plastic.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/era-100/era100factsheet.pdfRead 11 October 2026Era 100 is made with post consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and packaged in 100% sustainably sourced paper.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

BCGA237411Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A2374Read 21 October 2026FCC ID BCG-A2374, Smart Speaker by Apple Inc., application date 2020-10-13. fccid.io mirrors the FCC database. Stored without the hyphen like other Apple IDs.

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In the box

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In the box

HomePod mini, 20W power adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026In the Box: HomePod mini, 20W power adapter, documentation.

Sonos Era 100, Power cable (2 m), Quickstart guide1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Box contents: Sonos Era 100, power cable 6 ft (2 m), set up guide and legal and warranty information.

Links

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Product page

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www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/era-1001Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Maker's US store page. Current US price is $219, which is not the launch price.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1119141Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Apple Support Tech Specs page for HomePod mini, year introduced 2020. Apple's own HomePod mini product page now shows the mini 2.

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Manual

support.apple.com/en-us/docs/homepod/3002452Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/docs/homepod/300245Read 21 October 2026Apple HomePod mini manuals page with the Quick Start Guide, the HomePod User Guide and HomePod mini Info.

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/era1002Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/era100Read 11 October 2026Sonos user guide, Era 100 specifications.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year18Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 21 October 2026Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty covers HomePod hardware from the date of original retail purchase. US terms.

1year8Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/termsRead 11 October 2026One year full warranty on all Sonos products from the date of the original retail purchase. US terms.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.